Ilene Shaver

She was born February 18, 1925 in McMechen, West Virginia a daughter of the late Harry and Icel Honaker Rider.

Ilene was a homemaker, a member of the Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church in Shadyside, Ohio and a charter member of the Shadyside Chapter 581 Order of Eastern Star and a current member of the Order of Eastern Star Captina Chapter 489.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin O. Shaver on February 21, 2005, her son, Stuart Shaver on November 19, 2014 and her two sisters, Dorothy Naylor and Wilma Heden.

Surviving are her children, John (Linda) Shaver of Shadyside, Ohio, Doris (Doug) Thomas of Bridgeport, Ohio and Elizabeth (Scott) McCready of Wooster, Ohio, her daughter-in-law, Ramona Shaver of Bailey, Colorado. Also fourteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 3900 Central Avenue Shadyside, Ohio on Thursday from 4 to 8 pm and Friday from 10 am until time of services at 11 am at the Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church in Shadyside, Ohio with Rev. Randy Weaver officiating. Interment in the Lower Wegee Cemetery in Shadyside, Ohio.

Order of Eastern star services will be held on Thursday at 7 pm and the OR & W Fire District services at 6:15 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church (CLICK HERE), the OR & W Fire District (CLICK HERE) or the Valley Hospice’s Liza’s Place (CLICK HERE) by going to “TMCFunding.com”

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Penny Kennedy posted on 8/25/16

So sorry for the loss of Dear Ilene. She is at the top of a pyramid of truly wonderful people. God has welcomed her into his fold and she is rejoicing with Ben, Stu and her loved ones pain free. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, I only wish I could be there. May God grant you comfort. Much love.......

Linda Petrillo posted on 8/25/16

Sorry for your loss..n god bless Mother n grandmother

Linda Petrillo posted on 8/25/16

God bless the family n sorry for your loss

Tina posted on 8/24/16

John and Linda, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. She is not suffering anymore and she and Ben are together again.
Love, T

Carol Swisk posted on 8/24/16

So sorry for your loss, John. I didn't know your mother, but from knowing you she most have been a wonderful and caring woman. When I saw she was born February 18, it brought memories of my mother because she was also born on February 18. The loss of your mother is very hard but you will always have memories that will give you comfort. God bless you and your family.

Dana & Curtis Workman posted on 8/24/16

John, Linda and Families, Our sincere condolences and prayers to you and yours and may your memories keep your Mother's spirit close to your heart.........

Susan Brown posted on 8/23/16

Prayers to you and your family. Ilene was a beautiful person who I grew to know through the United Methodist Women. I was blessed to be able to call her my friend. I used to go pick her up if we were doing something out of town. She would go to our district meetings and we always tried to go to He's Alive in Wheeling. These trips were a pleasure and a memory I will never forget. My daughter and I and Judy Driscol from our church went to the nursing home on the day she went to the ER. We were there at 1:00 and I found out she was not there, We were planning to go see her when she came back. I will always remember her as the last time I saw her, sitting in her chair in her living room with her beautiful cat walking around us and listening to her as we carried on our conversation. I will miss her very much but know she is in a better place and will no longer suffer. May we all remember her as the beautiful caring person she was. Go Bless.

Cynthia Crowner posted on 8/23/16

Dearest Beth, we are all thinking of you and your family. Prayers for you all at this difficult time.

Dreama LeMasters posted on 8/23/16

Beth as your mom RIP YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL LIGHT THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN FOR IIENES JOURNEY HOME I will pray for your family to have strength in your time of loss I am truly sorry

Dreama LeMasters posted on 8/23/16

Beth as your mom RIP while waiting for her journey to heaven your family and friends will be sending the lit candles to light the stairway to heaven I will pray for your family to have strength to get through your loss